Professional Chalk Artists

CALL FOR 3D STREET ARTIST DESIGN PROPOSALS

Please be sure to click "Show More" to read over all the key information before applying, as we have done our best to answer all of your questions before you submit your application! 

PROJECT OVERVIEW: THE CHALK ART OASIS 

The Chain of Parks Art Festival showcases over 150 fine artists, live music, food, and activities for all ages. As a special section of the Festival, we invite four nationally recognized street artists to create spectacular "3D" anamorphic masterpieces from temporary chalk and paint. This is a highly visible, live-action project in our "Chalk Art Oasis" area, designed to create excitement and provide interactive social media photo opportunities for attendees. 

PAYMENT, BENEFITS, & TRAVEL:

• Payment: Each selected artist will receive a $1,750 check at the end of the event (Sunday, April 19). This is an all-inclusive payment for your work and travel expenses. Artists are hired as independent contractors and are responsible for their own taxes (W9 required).
  • We are unable to provide international wire payments.
• Lodging: The Festival will provide a quality hotel room within walking distance of the Festival. 
• Supplies: The Festival will purchase all necessary art supplies/materials (up to a $100 max budget) from Blick and/or Amazon to be ready for you upon arrival. Action: Send your detailed supplies list (with size specs & links) to Powell@lemoyne.org by Monday, March 16.
• Amenities: Artists will be invited to the Artist Welcome Reception (casual cocktail party) on Friday and have access to the Behind the Scenes area for a light breakfast, drinks, and snacks. A shaded 10ft x 10ft rest area will also be provided at the Oasis. 
• Travel Tips: Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is 20 minutes away from the hotel; Jacksonville (JAX) may offer more flight options. 
  • Please factor in your travel expenses before accepting an invitation to participate. 

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS & SITE SPECS:

• Themes: While we prefer North-Florida-themed designs, we're open to seeing other reality-bending concepts that will excite the public and will get a "WOW" reaction. Looking for something with depth and a true optical illusion. You may submit multiple sketches for consideration.
  • Note: Trademarked or copyrighted images will not be accepted! (i.e.; college logos, Disney characters, etc.) This is a family-friendly public art project; the Festival reserves the right to reject inappropriate work.
• Interaction: Designs must have the optical illusion of being 3D and be large enough to allow at least two people to intuitively pose within the piece to become part of the art.
• Size:  Design must be approximately 10ft x 20ft (on a diagonal). 
• Spacing: There will be a 5ft gap between each artist's designs and an additional 5-6ft footprint viewing space for attendees.
• Surface: While mostly flat, the surface is asphalt with a slight dome and irregularities. Be prepared to accommodate this.  

CREATION TIME FRAME & THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:

• Design Prep: The roads close to the public at 12pm on Friday, April 17. Vendors will be loading into the Festival all day, but Chalk Artists can start preparing their area anytime after 3pm.
• Start Time: Artists are expected to start no later than 7:30am on Saturday, April 18, to ensure progress is visible when attendees start to arrive at 10am.
• Completion: The design should be complete by lunchtime on Sunday, April 18.
• Attendance Expectation: The area must remain lively. While breaks (especially for heat) are strongly encouraged, artists are expected to be creating during the event hours, as this is a main attraction.
  • Visitor attendance is typically 20-25k on Saturday & 10-15k on Sunday. Saturday from 11-3pm will be the peak visitor timeframe. 
• Weather: This is a rain-or-shine event unless deemed dangerous by the City. Be prepared for Florida sun, heat, and rain. Shade tents, fans, and water will be provided.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Proposal Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 1, 11:59pm
• Acceptance Notification: The first week of February (or sooner)
• Supplies List Due to Powell@Lemoyne.org: Monday, March 16
• Artist Design Prep: Friday, April 17, anytime after 3pm
• Artist Welcome Reception: Friday, April 17, 5:30-7pm
• Festival Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2026
• Payment: Sunday, April 19, after lunch (once your design is complete). We will provide you with a blank W9 to complete as well.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

• Requirements: This application is for design proposals only. You may submit multiple concepts, but each must clearly note how visitors will pose with the piece. We respect your time and are not asking for a final design. Please submit a loose concept sketch(s) along with examples of your previous street art. This simple combination helps the jury ensure theme variety and feel confident in your accepted application.
• Submitting Your Application: You may continue to edit your application until the deadline. Make sure to save your login information and progress. Once you are ready, click “Submit”, and you will receive an automatic confirmation email (check your junk folder). If you don't see an email, we did not receive your application. Email support@eventeny.com­­ if you run into Eventeny-related application errors/ questions. 

This program is kindly underwritten by Visit Tallahassee and hosted by Ron Sachs and Gay Webster Sachs. 

Important Overall Guidelines for Participation:

1. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
2. By applying, all accepted applicants understand that LeMoyne Arts has permission to use submitted images for promotional purposes. 
3. The Festival will hire the Chalk Artist as an independent contractor to demonstrate the creation of chalk art piece(s). The Artist acknowledges that they are an independent contractor and not an employee of the Festival. 
4. Withdrawal: If you must withdraw, notify Powell@lemoyne.org immediately so a waitlisted artist can be invited. We do not reimburse travel expenses.
5. Excuse of Obligations: Festival and Artist shall be excused from their obligations in the event of a proven accident, riot, strike, epidemic, act of God, or other legitimate condition or occurrence beyond their respective control. If the Artist is unable to begin the creation at the agreed-upon time and does not alert the Festival with 2 weeks’ notice, this will be considered a “no-show”.
6. The Festival agrees to prepare and file all tax information required of a person who hires an independent contractor, and the Artist agrees that they have sole responsibility for the payment of any Federal or State taxes arising from the monies paid by the Festival to the Artist for the creation. 
7. Personal items: The Festival will provide a 10ft x 10ft tent rest area that will house art supplies, water, chairs, and a table. Artists will be responsible for their personal equipment.
8. Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by the laws and in the courts of the State of Florida and by the laws of the United States, excluding their conflicts of law principles. Any dispute or legal proceeding regarding the agreement shall take place in the county of Leon, in the State of Florida.  

This is an electronic agreement, and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. 

2026 GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTLEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. does NOT provide liability insurance for the protection of persons, vendors, entertainers, merchants, organizations, spectators or others who participate in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
In consideration of participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival, I do hereby release and forever discharge LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors from any and all actions, negligence, causes of actions, claims and demands, for any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by me or my organization in connection with or relating to any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
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It is further understood and agreed that my/my organization’s participation in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event is not to be construed as an admission of liability or the assumption of any responsibility by LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and/or sponsors for any act or omission by me or any member(s) of my organization.
 
I hereby agree on behalf of my organization, its heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to indemnify LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. and its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors, jointly and severally, and to hold them harmless from and against any and all actions, negligence, claims, demands and liabilities, loss damages and expense of whatever kind or nature, including attorney fees, which may from any organizations participation in the LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
Furthermore, I agree that the venue for any claim or matter relating to this agreement shall be Leon County, Florida.
 
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